In-person meeting at Foley Hoag, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, with a virtual option. The meeting will run from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, with the HOUR of Power beginning at approximately 4:00 pm.

Please note that Foley Hoag requires all visitors to be vaccinated for entrance to the building. Visitors must check in at security upon arrival so walk-ins are not allowed.

Young Professionals Happy Hour!

Please join us Thursday, March 30th in Boston’s Lord Hobo Seaport (2 Drydock Avenue) for networking. The YP Happy Hour is a special chance to meet and create connections with professionals of similar experience across a variety of energy sector areas. There will be friendly discussions surrounding the latest changes and news in the energy sector and plentiful opportunity to exchange insights. Not only will this event be positioned as a YP networking event, but there will also be several NECA Board and Committee members in attendance who are great resources.

Complimentary appetizers will be provided, drinks are on a cash bar basis.

Please register by March 23rd so that we can plan accordingly.

Thanks to Enbrige for sponsoring this event.

If you would like to learn more about the Happy Hour or the NECA Young Professionals Committee, please reach out to Mike Vittiglio and Andrew Bracken. 

Four spots left!

This meeting will run from 3 to 5 pm, with the HOUR OF POWER beginning at approximately 4 pm.

Board meetings are open to all NECA members. If you are not a NECA member, but wish to attend, please contact Marla Simon at marla@necanews.org before registering. Thank you.

29th Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition (NEECE23):

Powering the Future through Innovation

What: New England Energy Conference & Exposition
Where: The Graduate Hotel, Providence, RI 
When: June 7: Networking Events | June 8: Panel Discussions, Graduate Hotel

INSTRUCTIONS:
When registering, select your ticket level (if you are unsure about your membership status, visit the NECA member directory or the CPES homepage) and then Add to Cart. 

Hotel Rooms: Group rate rooms are available at the Graduate Hotel, Providence. 

Would you like to be a Sponsor? Sign up HERE!
Would you like to Exhibit? Sign up HERE!

PRICING:
CPES/NECA Member – $495
CPES/NECA Non-Member – $545
Government Agency – $265
CPES/NECA New Energy/Young Professional Member – $270
CPES/NECA  New Energy/Young Professional Non-Member – $300
Student – $100
Virtual Attendee – $150

Note that prices will increase by $50 on June 1.

We hope to see everyone in person. However, if you don’t feel well leading up to the conference, for your health and that of your fellow attendees, please contact Marla or Kathryn for a virtual link for attendance. 

Certificates of Attendance Available upon request post-conference.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON EVENTS (June 7):
Golf Tournament – $175 ($200 6/1 and after)
Details: Swansea Country Club, 299 Market Street, Swansea, MA | Breakfast at 8:30 am, Shotgun start at 9 am, followed by lunch and prizes
Note to Golfers: In addition to selecting golf as an add-on, please fill out this Golf Registration Form.

Providence Boat Tour – $25
Details: Departs from pier at Fish Company, 15 Bridge St, Providence | Approximate departure time: 4 pm

Networking Reception – $30
Details: Fish Company, 15 Bridge St, Providence | Approximate start time: 5 pm

Power Transformation: From Coal to Solar

Join us on Thursday, July 13, for a unique three-part event. First, meet at Tighe & Bond’s office at 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA for a panel discussion about the transformation of the Mt. Tom property from a coal-fired plant to a solar and energy storage facility, followed by a visit to view the actual generation and solar array in Holyoke. We’ll finish the day with a 90-minute networking boat tour along the Connecticut River.

PROGRAM:

9:30   Welcome and Light Refreshments

10:00 Panel Discussion: All About the Mt. Tom Facility

Robert Maggiani, Environmental Manager, ENGIE North America
Shawn Rising, Senior Project Manager, Tighe & Bond
Brian Huntley,  Senior Project Manager, Tighe & Bond
Melissa Coady, Project Manager, Tighe & Bond

12:00 Lunch at Tighe & Bond

1:00   Tour of Mt. Tom Facility, Holyoke, MA

3:00   Connecticut River Networking Boat Tour – 1 Alvord Street, South Hadley, MA

COST*:
NECA Members $250 | Non-Members $300 | Government $150 | Young Professional Members** $175 | YP Non-Members** $200 | Students $50 

* This pricing includes the entire day regardless of which activities you choose to attend or skip. Please indicate in your registration if you will be joining the boat trip because there is a capacity limit.

** Professionals working in energy and the environment less than five years